1958 Checker Model A9

In the fall of 1958 Checker introduced the Checker A9 taxicab. Based largely in the Checker A8. To the untrained eye and despite popular belief, this new Checker did not share any exterior body panels with the Model A8. Biggest change: a flatter roof and larger rear window openings. Easy identifiers:

Dual Headlights

New hood, fenders and rocker panels with sculpted body line

Egg crate grille

Parking lights housed in starburst grille section

Model A4 and A6 hood ornament eliminated

Chrome strips on the top of the door line eliminated

New Checker hood emblem

Technically this would be the last car developed by Checker, that said with a run of almost 25 production years in various other model designations this Checker would be produced until 1982 and is the single most popular Checker known to all as the great American taxicab